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In this bumper edition of the Advocate, we explore the barriers and enablers associated with access and equity in the AOD treatment sector.
The Network of Alcohol and other Drugs Agencies (NADA) is the peak organisation for the non government alcohol and other drugs sector in NSW. We represent close to 100 organisational members that provide a broad range of alcohol and other drugs services including health promotion and harm reduction, early intervention, treatment and continuing care programs. Together, we work to reduce the harms related to alcohol and other drugs use across the NSW community. Learn more.
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AOD Awards for the NSW Non Government Sector: Apply now!
Promote your service. Recognise staff’s work. Applications are openNADA invites applications for the 2021 AOD Awards for the NSW Non
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Expressions of interest: Participate in NADA’s consumer engagement project
Help your organisation gauge their level of consumer engagement and provide support on how to improve existing mechanisms and/or develop
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Advocate: CEO report
As we come to the end of 2020, we reflect on the year we’ve had. Bushfires, COVID-19, and the departure
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Resources
A key issue for those working in the AOD treatment sector are the difficulties that clients have in accessing treatment, staying engaged with treatment, and ...
The ‘Alcohol and other drugs treatment guidelines for working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’ resource has been developed to support non-Aboriginal service providers ...
Central to workforce performance are capabilities—the knowledge, skills and attributes that workers must demonstrate to perform their roles effectively. Developed for, and with input from ...
NADA is excited to launch Well Beings, a short-animation series with practical, evidence based tips and tricks to reduce stress and enhance health and wellbeing. ...
This page will be continually updated. Last update: 18 November 2020 For news and resources specific to managers and leaders, click here. For members’ frequently asked questions, ...
NADA in partnership with Family Drug Support and the Ministry of Health NSW Government, developed training and resources for the AOD sector and other primary ...
Developed by NADA, this toolkit supports the formal quality improvement program of non government AOD organisations. Download the files to easily create or review operational ...
Although members of LGBTI and HIV positive communities use AOD for many of the same reasons as the population at large, there is evidence to ...
Coping with stress and uncertainty during COVID-19 Feeling overwhelmed and on edge in the wake of COVID-19? You’re not alone. As difficult as this situation ...
Did you know that at their core, the principles of consumer participation relate to human rights, health outcomes, relationships, service delivery, as well as accreditation ...
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Network updates
Gender and sexuality diverse AOD worker network
Network update The network hosted a webinar on ‘Providing inclusive AOD treatment for gender and sexuality diverse people.’ A panel
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NADA practice leadership group
The NADA Practice Leadership Group met virtually in July 2020 and discussed current projects in the AOD NGO sector. Tonina Harvey from the Ministry of Health presented the NSW Health Clinical Care Standards to the group, highlighting feedback from the NGO sector is integral to the implementation of the standards.
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Research network
Network update CMHDARN continues to support and build the capacity of the non government AOD and mental health sectors through
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